Starbucks and its union representing over 10,000 baristas have agreed to withdraw lawsuits filed against each other, the company said, a day after the two sides agreed to bring in a mediator to help resume stalled negotiations.

In case you missed the news, Starbucks now offers free refills. Is the coffee giant refilling every drink for free? Not exactly. If you order a specialty beverage such as a latte or frappuccino, you won’t get another one on the house.

Starbucks (SBUX) and the labor union representing roughly 10,000 employees have agreed to bring in a mediator to help move forward with ongoing contract negotiations.

Starbucks and its union representing more than 10,000 baristas have agreed to bring in an outside mediator to help resume halted bargaining talks, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

Starbucks fans can now get free refills for some drinks — but not all. The coffee chain is also bringing back its self-serve milk and sweeteners bar.

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Shares of coffee giant Starbucks ( SBUX 7.37%) popped on Wednesday after the company reported financial results for its fiscal first quarter of 2025 -- the first quarter of its hopeful turnaround. Global transactions fell 6% but Starbucks stock was counterintuitively up 7% as of 12:30 p.m. ET. Here's why.

They’ve been negotiating a template for collective bargaining agreements covering more than 500 cafes in the U.S.

Under its new CEO, Starbucks is spending heavily to make itself a more welcoming coffeehouse with faster service.

Quarterly profit and same-store sales declined, but CEO Brian Niccol cited a “positive response” to the chain’s efforts to woo back customers.

Starbucks lovers, time may be limited to grab your favorite menu items in Michigan. The company is planning to cut numerous food and beverage items from its menu, Starbucks recently announced.